Funding to support early years education for children with Down syndrome in England

Children with Down syndrome, aged three or four, receiving government-funded early years education services can
benefit from two new funding initiatives that aim to improve support for children with special education
needs.

The UK government has recently introduced two new components of early years funding to make it easier for children
with special educational needs and disabilities to access and benefit from the free early education and childcare
that they are entitled to. This additional funding can be used to pay for specialist training and resources
to help early years providers to provide effective support for children with Down syndrome.

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Down Syndrome Education Organisations

DSE works to improve education and early intervention for children with Down syndrome.
Our research and evidence-based services and resources are helping thousands of young people with Down syndrome to achieve more than ever before.

With your support, we can accelerate research, develop new services and resources, and provide support and advice to more families and professionals everywhere.